Lazy days in an Old Florida paradise The Montrealer April 5, 2011 5379 I wasn't sure what I would find when I headed north from Tampa along the Gulf of Mexico coast to a resort with a reputation for being one of the most renowned Old Florida getaways in the state. I knew for sure ...
Sifting through my Miami Beach notebook The Montrealer April 3, 2011 5759 SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. Montrealers travel to South Florida in droves, be it Snowbirds or those just looking to get away for a few weeks. Here is an update on a few noteworthy happenings. MAKING A DIFFERENC...
Bath – two thousand years of English history Julie Kalan April 3, 2011 6977 Time travel is easy in Bath – no DeLorean required. A short jaunt from London, Bath offers visitors the chance to travel through the last two thousand years of history. Ancient History Just 6 m (19 ft) below to...
Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom – an outdoor enthusiast’s dream Julie Kalan March 20, 2011 5250 The freshly groomed slopes look like snowy corduroy under the brilliant morning sun. With a great snow base, mild weather and barely perceivable winds, I couldn't ask for a better day to ski. Burke Mountain - ...
Massive indoor waterpark a popular winter attraction in Niagara The Montrealer March 8, 2011 4011 NIAGARA FALLS - Both sides of Niagara Falls – New York and Ontario – are spectacular. We last visited the area more than five years ago. This trip was during the winter. After spending the first several days in...
Loving London Julie Kalan March 5, 2011 6324 I admit it. I love London. Some people may see it as just another cosmopolitan, traffic-filled capital that somehow never garnered the public admiration of Paris or Rome. But London is a destination that offer...
A “Grand” Island to visit in New York’s Niagara Region The Montrealer February 14, 2011 5392 GRAND ISLAND, NEW YORK: For 12 of the past 13 years our family has spent the Christmas holidays in the warmth of South Florida. This year we decided to do something completely different. With some US friends of...
Adirondack Festival of Food & Wine returns to Mirror Lake Inn The Montrealer February 11, 2011 6315 Chefs and vintners gather and guest presenter, Kevin Zraly Lake Placid, N.Y. The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is hosting the 6th Annual Adirondack Festival of Food & Wine, March 31-April 3, 2011. The popu...
My South Florida alternative – Oakville, Niagara and Toronto The Montrealer January 3, 2011 5445 Winter plans do not always have to include warm weather climates. For the first time in well more than a decade our family did not spend the Christmas holidays in South Florida. It was not in the cards for us t...
Orleans showcases outstanding Cape Cod theatre The Montrealer December 13, 2010 4494 ORLEANS - Nestled between spectacular Nauset Beach on the Atlantic and tranquil Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay, Orleans offers something for everyone. One of the prime draws in Orleans is its Academy of Perfo...
